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Google Pixel and Pixel XL Model Numbers (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200) Differences

Updated on Oct 6, 2017 by Tuan Do

After years relying on other manufacturers to make the Nexus phones, Google has designed and engineered their smartphones for the first time. Equipped with a premium hardware and new software features from the latest Android 7.1 Nougat, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL are selling like hot cake and you will have to join the long queue to buy these phones.

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are among the first phones powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 chipset. In terms of specs, they are among the most powerful Android handsets of the year. Another great feature of the Pixel is the superb rear camera. This is rated as the best phone camera ever with the DxOMark Mobile score of 89. These are also the first phones coming with Google Assistant, pre-installed Google Duo and Allo services, and unlimited storage of photos and videos at original quality on Google Photos.

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The Google Pixel will come in 4 model numbers, which are G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4100, and G-2PW4200. The model number you have on your phone depends on your country or carrier. They have the same specs and just differ in network connectivity. Now, let’s check out the differences.

Google Pixel

Model Number Carrier / Country Connectivity
G-2PW4100 U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy GSM: Quad-band GSM
UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz)
CDMA2000: BC0, BC1, BC10 (800/1900 MHz)
FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
TDD LTE: Band 41
G-2PW4200 International Version

U.K. Version: EE / Carphone Warehouse

India Version: Flipkart /  Reliance Digital / Cromā

GSM: Quad-band GSM
UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 (800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz)
CDMA2000: BC0 (800 MHz)
TDS-CDMA: Bands 34, 39
FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32
TDD LTE: B 38, 39, 40, 41

Google Pixel XL

Model Number Carrier / Country Connectivity
G-2PW2100 U.S. Version: Verizon Wireless / Project Fi / Google Store / BestBuy GSM: Quad-band GSM
UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz)
CDMA2000: BC0, BC1, BC10 (800/1900 MHz)
FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
TDD LTE: Band 41
G-2PW2200 International Version

U.K. Version: EE / Carphone Warehouse

India Version: Flipkart /  Reliance Digital / Cromā

GSM: Quad-band GSM
UMTS/WCDMA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 (800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz)
CDMA2000: BC0 (800 MHz)
TDS-CDMA: Bands 34, 39
FDD LTE: Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32
TDD LTE: B 38, 39, 40, 41

Do you have any question regarding the different models? Leave a comment below.

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Joseph A. Marques says

    Nov 29, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Are the Verizon and Google Store Pixel the same device and model number?

    Reply
    • Tuan Do says

      Nov 29, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Yes, as shown above.

      Reply
  2. KENNETH COSTELLO says

    Dec 3, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    Either it is US or international. So any Pixel or Pixel XL for any US carrier will be the same.

    Reply
  3. chandra says

    Dec 8, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    Can I use International version with Project fi in US?

    Reply
  4. Omar Héctor Rodríguez says

    Dec 29, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Buenas Tardes: me podrán indicar si el modelo internacional G-2PW2200 es apto para usar en Argentina ?

    Reply
    • Omar Héctor Rodríguez says

      Jan 8, 2017 at 11:11 am

      necesito saber si el google pixel xl G-PW2100 puede usarse en Argentina ? Gracias. Espero respuesta

      Reply
  5. PB says

    Jun 18, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    I have the g-2PW4100 model bought in the USA. Will this device work on 4gLTE networks in India?

    Please provide help at the earliest as I have to travel soon?
    Thanks in advance.!

    Reply
    • Jo says

      Apr 18, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Did you ever figure this out? I’m wondering the same.

      Reply
  6. JG says

    Jun 20, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    I am currently considering buying the G-2PW4200 for our CEO in Japan. It however appears there is no way for me to purchase it unless I was in the UK or India where it is sold locally through the telecoms and 3rd parties. The intension of the purchase is to have this phone work not only in Japan, but also a variety of destinations while of course popping and swapping out local SIMs. In this case, presumably the G-2PW4200 would be more suitable over the G-2PW4100. Thoughts?

    Reply
    • John says

      Nov 25, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Both phones are the same electronically. The XL just has the larger screen. Both US and International versions cover a wide variety of frequencies for international travel. If you have specific countries you are concerned about, you should check the country bands support (Wikipedia is good) against the listed bands in the chart above.

      Reply
  7. Armando says

    Jul 25, 2017 at 8:42 am

    How can I get a manual for Google pixel .model # 2 PW4100 g
    I just got this phone n need instructions

    Reply
  8. rainier says

    Sep 1, 2017 at 9:54 am

    G-2PW4100 does it have sim card slot?

    Reply
  9. Kalyani J says

    Jan 12, 2018 at 12:36 am

    Do this all 4 model (G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4100, and G-2PW4200) have HFC support and if yes then do they have same NFC area ?

    Reply
  10. Rajkumar chinnasamy says

    Feb 24, 2018 at 7:58 am

    Just got g- 2pw4200 need a instruction

    Reply
  11. Adolfo says

    Mar 29, 2018 at 12:25 am

    How can I know my model of Pixel
    it doesnt shows on my device option it says just Pixel.

    Reply
  12. Ezra says

    Jul 24, 2018 at 2:56 am

    Are all Google Pixel (XL) Model G-2PW2100 both CDMA and GSM no matter if you bought it from Verizon and have Verizon unlock it. I plan to go to the UK and I want to pop a Sim card it all of their Network GSM.

    Reply
  13. Jay says

    Sep 24, 2018 at 8:23 am

    What Model 1st Gen Google Pixel XL Google Factory Unlocked US Version has Android 7.1 Nougat (Carrier & Bootloader Unlocked)?

    My friend bought a 1st Gen Google Pixel XL 5.5″ Google Edition Google Factory Unlocked US Version Android 7.1
    (Carrier& Bootloader Unlocked) from Google.
    In developer settings all you had to do was click Unlock Bootloader. For Development Purposes & have a systemless bootloader unlock vs using 3rd party software to manually unlock bootloader & potentially damage phone.
    I bought the same phone w/ same specs, but it was loaded with Android 8.0 Oreo & No option to unlock bootloader. I wanted to send it back, but Google isn’t selling 1st Gen Pixel XL anymore. They speratically get a few here & there, but usually aren’t sold on Google Store anymore.
    ANY ADVICE ON GOOGLE UNLOCKED US VERSION MODEL # OR HOW TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER FOR ROOT/DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES IF IT ISN’T UNLOCKED AS IT SHOULD BE?

    Reply
    • John says

      Nov 25, 2018 at 11:04 am

      Here is how to unlock the bootloader on your Google Store Edition Pixel/Pixel XL:

      https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/sailfish/install

      Also I’m looking for information on how to identify the Google Store Edition of the Pixel XL that has the unlockable bootloader because most people selling don’t provide enough information to tell what they are selling.

      I thought maybe I could bypass the issue by buying the international edition instead, but I have found out that European carriers are also locking the bootloaders against unlocking.

      Reply
  14. Rob says

    Oct 24, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks for the info. ?

    Reply
  15. Firdaus says

    Dec 29, 2018 at 1:31 am

    Can pixel g 2pw2100 update ota?

    Reply
  16. Sandy Robinson says

    Dec 30, 2018 at 3:49 am

    HELP
    My brother who lives abroad wants me to take him a replacement battery for his Google pixel phone…… model number G-2PW400.
    Pllease will you advise me on which battery I need. I am going round in circles at the moment as I don’t know which one to buy.
    Thank you

    Reply
  17. Don says

    Apr 25, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    In the US, does the Pixel XL unlocked have network bloatware from Verizon on it?

    Reply
  18. T. Rolledru says

    Jun 19, 2019 at 11:53 pm

    Are the Google Store and Verizon Pixel the same device and model number?

    Reply
  19. Steve Robinson says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Is Google G-2PW4100 and Pixel 1st generation the same phone?

    Reply
    • W.L. says

      May 31, 2020 at 9:19 am

      Yes

      Reply
  20. Walter says

    May 31, 2020 at 9:22 am

    What does the “021-B” after the “G-2PW4100” stand for?

    Reply
  21. Ryan mike says

    Jul 6, 2020 at 9:58 am

    I have google pixel model G-2PW4100 -021C and it’s stuck on the google screen what can I do to fix it?

    Reply

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